2023-10-23 13:38:59
As part of the “why” operation, “Soir” subscribers submitted more than 1,000 questions to the editorial staff. Discover our answer to the question asked by Jeanine, from Esneux. Article reserved for subscribers Journalist at the Society pole By Julien Bialas Published on 10/23/2023 at 3:38 p.m. Reading time: 2 min
First of all, let us clarify that no law defines what “junk food” is. Here we are interested in fast food and snacks, which seem to be incriminated. The first element of the answer lies in the freedom to undertake, which is one of the essential principles of our law and our economic system. Public authorities cannot always oppose the opening of a hospitality establishment. But rules exist.
Thus, opening an activity allowing on-site catering requires a planning permit. The decision-making urban planning authorities can therefore – while considering technical arguments – rely on public inquiries not to issue it. But once a permit is acquired, it is acquired forever, points out Hub.brussels (the Brussels agency for business support). In other words, a gourmet restaurant can transfer its lease to a snack bar. In fact, several municipalities have taken decisions to limit the allocation of new permits in certain areas.
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